Opinion
October 12, 1977
Motion by respondent to dismiss appeal as untimely taken denied, without costs. Cross motion by appellant for relief pursuant to CPLR 5520 (subd [a]) granted, without costs. The notice of appeal filed on October 16, 1973 shall be deemed timely (see, e.g., Messner v Messner, 42 A.D.2d 889). Respondent's brief shall be filed and served on or before November 4, 1977. Appeal set down for term commencing November 14, 1977. Sweeney, J.P., Kane, Main, Larkin and Mikoll, JJ., concur.